At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As the Lead Test Engineer on the BE-3PM rocket engine team, you will be at the forefront of space exploration, leading a small, dedicated team of engineers. Your mission is to ensure the successful verification and testing of our BE-3PM rocket engines, contributing to their development, acceptance, qualification, and flight-readiness. This is a hands-on, lead Individual Contributor (IC) role where your technical expertise, leadership, and passion for innovation will drive the future of spaceflight.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering field (aerospace, mechanical, or physics desired)

• 5+ years of experience in a rocket or aerospace testing environment

• Demonstrated experience leading a multidisciplinary team with a focus on meeting established objectives, determining priorities, and executing on a vision

• Strong understanding and ability to apply engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics and fluid mechanics

• Solid understanding of rocket engine cycles, other rocket engines or propulsion systems

• Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis and data based decision making

• Working knowledge of engines components such as turbopumps, combustion chambers, injectors, regulators, check valves, as well as electric, pneumatic and hydraulic valves, actuators and other fluid system components

• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements and drawings

• Desire to work in a collaborative, fast paced, and dynamic environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 20% to support maintenance and launch operations as required to our West Texas Launch Site One facility.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• A deep curiosity to understand engines at a component and system level

• Strong understanding of the non-conformance process within the aerospace industry

• Knowledge of system engineering practices

• Proven experience and successful track record managing risk

• Experience in project planning and resource allocation to ensure successful execution

• Working knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples and accelerometers

• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants including cryogenic propellants

 

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $111,690.00-$156,366.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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